He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
He was mistreated and made to suffer, yet he never spoke up to defend himself. He was led like a lamb being taken to be killed, and like a sheep that stays silent while being sheared, he never opened his mouth to protest.
This verse describes someone who suffered terrible treatment but chose to remain silent and not fight back, like a gentle lamb being led to slaughter.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the nation faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and was dealing with moral and spiritual decline. In this verse, he describes a suffering servant who endures oppression without protest, as part of the Servant Songs that point to God's redemptive plan for His people. This imagery of silent suffering reflects the broader biblical narrative of exile, judgment, and eventual restoration.
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